山西省人大代表何宜霏：创新用地政策，助推煤层气产业高质量发展

Core Viewpoint - The proposal emphasizes the need for innovative land management policies to support the development of coalbed methane (CBM) as a strategic clean energy resource in Shanxi Province, which is crucial for the green transition of the energy structure and national energy security [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Development - Shanxi Province is a leading region in coalbed methane resources, with proven geological reserves of approximately 9.7 trillion cubic meters, ranking first in the country [1]. - In the first eight months of 2025, Shanxi's total coalbed methane production reached 9.81 billion cubic meters, marking a historical high and accounting for 81.3% of the national production during the same period [1]. Group 2: Challenges Faced - The coalbed methane industry faces land use challenges, including mismatches between geological conditions and land planning, leading to insufficient land use indicators [1]. - The typical land transfer period for industrial use is 50 years, which exceeds the actual production cycle of coalbed methane wells (8-15 years), resulting in potential wastage of land resources [1]. - Some localities encounter issues with repeated temporary land use approvals due to the renewal of exploration rights for the same land [1]. Group 3: Proposed Solutions - The proposal suggests that the Shanxi Provincial Natural Resources Department lead a special study to explore flexible land use policies that align with the production cycles of unconventional natural gas [2]. - It recommends allowing temporary land use for coalbed methane wells, optimizing the approval process for temporary land use during exploration, and setting a maximum duration of four years for such approvals to avoid redundancy [2]. - The continuous improvement and innovation of land policy systems are expected to significantly support the establishment of a new energy system unique to Shanxi and contribute to achieving national carbon neutrality goals [2].